Find a dress from Mad Men that you love and create your own version. It doesn't have to be an exact copy, you can just be inspired by the style.

Maybe you've recently made a dress already. You're welcome to submit that also!

Below is an example of a dress that was inspired by a Mad Men dress but not an exact copy:

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And here's one that is a copy:

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Why take part:

Why the heck not!

Group challenges are a great way to try something new, push yourself and set yourself a challenge. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a pro, it is so rewarding to see what everyone has made and to take part in it!

It's also a great opportunity for new bloggers to give their blog exposure! On the flip side it is also a fabulous way to discover amazing new blogs to follow.

It's a great source of inspiration when you can look through all the amazing finished vintage creations. Who doesn't love a vintage frock. Am I right?!

Email to me by April 19th:

A photo of you wearing the garment that you made

A photo of the inspiration dress

A link to your blog post showing your finished dress so that readers can check our your site! Make sure you blog about your garment before you send me the images so that I have a blog post to reference. Don't have a blog? No worries! You only need to provide your blog details if you want to. Plenty of people took part last year who didnt have blogs.

Your first name (or fancy blog alter-ego)

Email the above toJulia@juliabobbin.com – I will respond with a confirmation within three days that I have received your email.

Got any questions? Feel free to email me :)

For those of you who want to let people know they are taking part in the challenge, check out the blogger button in the side bar with the HTML code.

Below is an example of a Mad Men dress I made based on a dress the lovely Joan wore.

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Due By:

EXTENSION GIVEN UNTIL APRIL 22ND!!

Send the above details to me byFriday, April 19th – that gives us about eleven weeks to create a masterpiece!

The Blog Post:

I will then post up everyone’s photos and blog links on Sunday, May 5th – My Birthday month, how appropriate.

Little Harry was born January 13, 2013 at 12:31pm weighing 7lb 11oz and as cute as a button! Our insides turn to marshmallow when ever we look at the little fellow. I mean COME ON! Would you look at that cuteness?!!

I am so completely and utterly in for this! Already know what I'm making... well i know which fabric i'm using, i keep flip-flopping on the actual details...And of course, congratulations on now being a Mama, I can't wait to meet the little guy!

Mazal Tov, Julia! He is a little button, (or a bobbin:) indeed:) So sweet.. God bless you all. I love moms that don't forget their former passions, after having the baby, so I solute you and am sending a big thanks for having this challenge. I would love to participate. I have one dress planned for a while now, and one already made.. Could I submit both? (As I am writing it down, I already want to make three.. reality, where are you?)

Congratulations Julia and Robin on the safe and very happy arrival of Harry. He looks perfect and so loved. How fortunate he is.I am so looking forward to the Madmen challenge and seeing all that will be produced. All the very best to everyone entering!

Talk about burying the lead! your baby is adorable and enjoy being a mother, it is truly the best thing to do in life, besides sewing. I don't have a machine right now or I would be all in...can't wait to see the beautiful work to come. BTW, love your blog!

Oh Julia bobbin, what a lovely little bobbin you had, well done you! I was excited reading the mad men post but then ka-bam a baby announcement at the bottom, sneaky! Hope you enjoy every bit of motherhood - unfortunately breastfeeding babies and lovely dresses don't go hand in hand. I've loaned out all my dresses till a time when I don't need to feed a baby(4 months old at present). Sad but great too

How lovely! Baby Harry is just divine. I hope you're loving the magic first weeks. As much as I would love to do the Mad Men challenge again, I'm due early April so I don't like my chances. Perhaps I should check out Betty's maternity and post partum clothes again!

OMG Julia, congratulations!!! Baby Harry is adorable, no wonder you're so smitten! And how impressive that you're willing to host another Mad Men challenge so soon after having a baba!!! I took part in last year's and loved it so much - http://asewingodyssey.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/mad-men-dress-challenge-all-done.html - so I'm certainly tempted to play again!!!

Hello! I'm a new follower of your blog by bloglovin and a beginner (too much!) in sewing. When i saw your first mad men challenge i was so jealous and even though i've just sewn a few garments i want to participate in mad men challenge 2! Today i'm going to choose a dress, something simple for me! Oh, i'm thrilled! Your little baby is so cute...and you look so peaceful when you hold him in the last photo!

AAAh and Ahhhh! How lovely, congrats on your new little family member. I really want to try this challenge, you produced a good number of lovely wearable dresses, and 11 weeks really should be enough to get one done.

aaww, harry is gorgeous! congratulations. i had just started sewing and getting into blogs last year when the last one happened and i was very jealous i had missed it. definitely in this year - i have a pinterest inspiration board already!

Can I just say how gorgeous your mad-men inspired dresses are? I hope I can find the time to participate this year... I really should re-watch the entire series of Mad Men for inspiration, don't you think?

Count me in!!!! I had so much fun with last year's challenge so I'm thrilled to hear there will be a round two! I'm going to be announcing my 40's sewalong soon, as well! I hope you'll join in :) Congrats again on the little bitty!!! <3 xo

Congratulations on little Harry! He's born the day after my birthday, fun fact, haha!Can't wait to see what everyone makes for the Mad Men challenge, unfortunately uni gets in the way of these things for me...

Gorgeous Baby, gorgeous Mother ! Can't wait to see all the lovely Mad Men creations. Loved the last challenge, even though my daughter 'borrowed' my machine (on permanent loan, methinks) so I couldn't participate. My sewing skills need updating, especially for the next mother/daughter sewing project we are tackling - a version of the green dress Keira Knightly wore in 'Atonement'. Wish us luck!

Congratulations. I love reading your blog and I'm trying to get one started. I'm completely clueless though since I'm trying to do it between an old iPad and my phone :( I'm going to try the mad men challenge though since I'm obsessed with the show too.

What a beautiful baby, congratulations! I'm so glad you're hosting this challenge again, hope to take part this time. I have a giveaway for a 1960s pattern (it's a bit like Megan's black mini 'singing' dress)running on my blog this month.

Oh my goodness, what an amazing accomplishment! Of all the things you've made, I think that little person might be my favorite...And I'm all in on the Mad Men Challenge! strugglesewsastraightseam.wordpress.com

Congratulations-you are both beautiful -and you could totally use all the girl clothes you've sewn up-then break out the pics at his 21st.. nothin' like a drag slide-show to get the party started...although they'll probably have holograms by then.

Hi Julia, I love your blog and follow you in a long time.I want to take part in the challenge you propose. I have translated the instructions for participating in the challenge and I have shared in my blog. I cant wait to see the results! a kiss

Congratulations on your sweet little baby!! I'm super excited about Mad Men starting up in April and to celebrate, I'd love to participate in your challenge. I'm also your newest subscriber!Happy Sewing!BethakaThe Renegade Seamstress

Hi Julia,I click on frilly sleeve tutorial on Pinterest & end up here to find a familiar face. Placing it is a little trickier, but I think you may have dressed on parades where I was working. Jayne, the seamstress.Any who….First: Great blog. Really impressive, I'm crap at keeping my blog going, but am daily addicted to Pinterest. http://pinterest.com/mizjayne/

Secondly: congrats on the wonderful hubby & gorgeous Harry. You are so lucky.

Third: I'll be joining the Mad Men Challenge. I have a wedding to attend in March. I'm making the wedding dress for a girl I used to baby sit (!!) & have some stunning vintage fabric set aside for my outfit, now this had given me the impetus to choose my pattern tonight.

Looking forward to following along & maybe just maybe I'll be inspired to write more of my blog.

CONGRATULATIONS! He's a stunning little boy, I hope he's not keeping you up too much. I have only recently started to sew and am blogging my progress (www.sleeksilhouette.com). I think this challenge is slightly above my ability level, but then it is a challenge after all! I'm in, and already have an idea what dress I'm going to attempt. I saw the many creations for the challenge last year and think they were amazing, I'm excited to have a go! By the way, your blog is amazing. I'm excited to think that you also started sewing from scratch, I hope I'm able to be as innovative! x

OK, so I'm in on the Mad Men Challenge! Have not picked my dress yet, but I will very soon. It's been a long long time since I've sewn anything for myself and since my weight gain - it will be a challenge on top of another challenge : ). But, it will be lots of fun! Thanks Julia and Becci for the encouragement.

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Count me in! I followed last year's challenge but had just started sewing so wasn't up to trying a vintage dress. Now I have two or three options I am considering and have tasked myself with completing in order to wear on the season premiere night!

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